Solidus (Coin) of Emperor Theodosius I
Byzantine
383–388
- Medium
- Gold
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
byzantinegoldcoininorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalportraitsancientmetal
About
The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Theodosius I facing right. On the back the personification of Rome sits with her foot on the prow of a vessel, holding a spear and a shield which bears an as yet untranslated inscription.
